Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Year-end exams don’t deter spirited ruggers

KUCHING: The UNIMAS 10s 2024 tournament saw enthusiastic participation from school teams, despite challenges posed by year-end exams. The two-day tournament, held from Friday (Nov 29) to Saturday (Nov 30), featured 14 teams in the Under-11 category and 8 teams in the Under-14 category. Mohd Nafri, Technical Advisor for Majlis

Bau’s rugby talent inspired by the best

KUCHING: Bau lass Jesillia Rodes draws inspiration from New Zealand’s Portia Woodman and Sarawakian Cuthbertha Entai, who plays for the Malaysian national rugby team. The 18-year-old rugby talent is passionate about the sport and recently helped her team secure an impressive 5-0 victory against Muara Tuang, further showcasing her skills

Sibu ruggers stay humble despite touted as favourites

KUCHING: Sibu’s rugby team has quickly emerged as the tournament favourites at the UNIMAS 10s 2024, held at the rugby field here yesterday and will go on today (Dec 1). The Sibu ruggers dominated their opening matches with a narrow 14-12 win over KRFC and a commanding 34-0 victory in

Miri’s drift showdown: RM16,000 prize awaits

KUCHING: The Borneo Star Drift Series x National Drift Series Borneo Super GP Final is set to heat up Miri’s Permyjaya Race Track from December 13-15, with top drivers’ from Malaysia, Indonesia, and the United States vying for the RM16,000 prize pool. The president of the Sarawak Motorsports Association, Senator

Gedong circuit approval major milestone for Sarawak motorsports

KUCHING: The long-awaited dream of a dedicated motor racing circuit in Sarawak is finally becoming a reality. Sarawak Motorsports Association president Senator Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim expressed his gratitude for the efforts that led to the agreement on new land for the construction of a formal racing circuit in Gedong. The

Cinnamon 2.0 dominates Bintulu Netball Open

KUCHING: The Bintulu Netball Open Championship 2024 concluded with Cinnamon 2.0 crowned champions. The championship wrapped up successfully on Nov 24, with 16 teams competing over two action-packed days at Stadium Muhibbah in Bintulu. Cinnamon 2.0 claimed the coveted champion’s title, defeating their opponents to secure a dominant victory. The

CHVBT kicks off volleyball tournament with impressive win

KUCHING: The CHVBT volleyball team kicked off their campaign with a strong win in their first match of the tournament, defeating CHMS 1 in dominant fashion. The team took the first set 25-10 and the second set 25-15, showcasing solid teamwork and effective rotations. Jeremy Aaron Naiker, 17, the team’s

Sarawak’s Johan Ghazali to face undefeated Colombian rival at ONE 170

KUCHING: Sarawak’s Johan “Jojo” Ghazali is locked in for an entertaining high-stakes flyweight Muay Thai match-up against undefeated Colombian star Johan “Panda Kick” Estupinan at ONE 170 inside Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on Jan 24. Johan is out to secure his seventh win from eight appearances in ONE Championship,

Kuching City FC riding high ahead of crucial Malaysia Cup clash

KUCHING: It is an exciting time to be a Kuching City FC supporter. With a top-five position in the Malaysian Super League and an impressive away win at the Penang City Stadium last weekend, in the Malaysia Cup first leg, there is growing confidence within the squad. The team is

Texas: SUKMA gold is just the beginning

KUCHING: Texas Jeremy Lo, the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma) gold medalist in the 54-57kg men’s Muay Thai category, is keeping his focus on the future after his recent victory. Securing a thrilling 29-23 win over Penang’s Muhamad Hakimi Nordin, Texas admitted that even after the competition, he was still processing